New to group......Bulldog needs to lose weight. Help

[Kvarick]

Hi, Grandpaw is almost 4 yrs old, he’s an Old English Bulldog, when we first adopted him he had some medical issues. First, his nostrils were too small and he had to get them surgically opened, second one testicle dropped, he needed surgery to remove the one that didn’t , third he has hip dysphasia. When we got him neutered he gained weight. We also have a 14 yr old American Bulldog (Elvis) who’s underweight. We walk them twice (if not more) a day. They are very active. But Grandpaw is allergic to chicken (he gets the growths between his toes) I have found all diet foods have some sort of chicken in it. Ugh! I’ve started him on Vegas Stew and 1/2 cup dry kibble. Any other ideas?? He needs to lose about 10 lbs. Thanks for listening!!

 

[ddnene]

to EBN!!! The easiest way to get them to lean down IMO is to replace about 1/4 cup of his kibble w/frozen veggies. I usually add organic green beans... it will keep him satisfied while getting his weight down.

 

[Kvarick]

Thank you!! I’ll try it!!

 

[thett]

Welcome to the group sweet boy! Can't wait to see more pictures of you.
Don't worry you will trim down in no time.. especially since you get the best bulldog advise here on this site.

Welcome to this wonderful community

 

[2BullyMama]

Hi, Grandpaw is almost 4 yrs old, he’s an Old English Bulldog, when we first adopted him he had View attachment 115883some medical issues. First, his nostrils were too small and he had to get them surgically opened, second one testicle dropped, he needed surgery to remove the one that didn’t , third he has hip dysphasia. When we got him neutered he gained weight. We also have a 14 yr old American Bulldog (Elvis) who’s underweight. We walk them twice (if not more) a day. They are very active. But Grandpaw is allergic to chicken (he gets the growths between his toes) I have found all diet foods have some sort of chicken in it. Ugh! I’ve started him on Vegas Stew and 1/2 cup dry kibble. Any other ideas?? He needs to lose about 10 lbs. Thanks for listening!!

What kibble do you currently feed? How much each meal?


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[Kvarick]

Rachel Ray nutrish. Husband bought the wrong stuff. Just trying to get through the bag. Currently 1 cup 2x a day. With the Vegas Stew.

 

[2BullyMama]

Rachel Ray nutrish. Husband bought the wrong stuff. Just trying to get through the bag. Currently 1 cup 2x a day. With the Vegas Stew.

Do 3/4 cup with stew... that should help will take one- two months to lose the 10 pounds


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[Kvarick]

Thank you so much for the help. I’ll let you know how it goes!!

 

[2BullyMama]

Thank you so much for the help. I’ll let you know how it goes!!

Yes, please keep us posted


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[helsonwheels]

Rachel Ray nutrish. Husband bought the wrong stuff. Just trying to get through the bag. Currently 1 cup 2x a day. With the Vegas Stew.

Nutrish isn’t that great. Too many grains. I see you’re along the beach, try getting a dog vest n have him swim as exercise. Swimming is a fantastic for dogs. Unless he already knows to swim.

 

[Kvarick]

I’m currently looking for a dog vest. Grandpaw loves the water, but sinks. Any recommendations on dog vests? Buying online is so iffy because of his size.

 

[1Chumly]

Try Zignature. It has NO chicken at all. Monty was overweight so I cut him down to 3/4 cup with frozen green beans as a topper, twice a day. He lost 5 lbs. He fluctuates between 65 - 67 lbs but he is a big boy anyway.

 

[2BullyMama]

I’m currently looking for a dog vest. Grandpaw loves the water, but sinks. Any recommendations on dog vests? Buying online is so iffy because of his size.

Many here have them .. do a search in the search bar there are a few threads about the swimming vests


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[helsonwheels]

I’m currently looking for a dog vest. Grandpaw loves the water, but sinks. Any recommendations on dog vests? Buying online is so iffy because of his size.

IMO, EB are hard to fit. Best is to bring Grandpaw to try some on. Just make sure the vest keeps his head up. Usually most comes with a chin rest which will help.